VIDEO: Ukrainian border guards inspect vessels as part of the grain initiative

Since August 1, more than 15.5 million tons of Ukrainian food have already been exported from Ukrainian ports to 38 countries.

VIDEO: Ukrainian border guards inspect vessels as part of the grain initiative
Video: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

As part of the grain initiative, the Ukrainian Maritime Guard inspects vessels going to Odesa for loading and further transportation of Ukrainian agricultural products to countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.

Military personnel of the Maritime Guard inspect each vessel for weapons and ammunition, explosive devices and dangerous substances. At the same time, the compliance of crew members and ship documents are checked.

Since August 1, more than 15.5 million tons of Ukrainian food have already been exported from Ukrainian ports to 38 countries. In total, border guards have already inspected about 600 such vessels.